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Guntis Šmidchens is the Director of the Center for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (CEREAS) at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Scandinavian Studies specializing in interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the cultures and histories of Northern Europe. His scholarly work includes research on Baltic Studies and Northern European political history, focusing on the impact of recent geopolitical changes in the region. Šmidchens has published several articles and is actively engaging in teaching, mentoring, and developing academic programs for graduate students. He is dedicated to fostering new scholarship that addresses contemporary challenges in European studies and is currently accepting new MA students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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